VERO BEACH — The Navy Blue Angels’ appearance at the Vero Beach Air Show in May scored big for four local charities, which each received $25,000 from the proceeds.

The Veterans Council of Indian River County and the Exchange Clubs of Indian River, the Treasure Coast and Vero Beach all received donations from the 2014 air show. The event earned more than $675,000, but had expenses of more than $525,000, officials said.

Todd Howder and Anthony Samons from the Vero Beach Air Show’s board of directors presented a check to the Veterans Council at its August meeting.

“It was an outstanding air show and a huge success with the community,” Howder said. “Seeing everybody come together for a common cause was just incredible. We had over 800 volunteers for the event and it took a massive effort.”

The air show directors are looking toward 2016 for the next date for the event. They already have made a formal request to have a military jet team participate again.

Acting Veterans Council president Tony Young said the donation will be used for various veterans’ programs throughout Indian River County. The organization is working on developing programs to assist veterans who are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

“All of these funds will go directly to helping our people,” Young said.